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VN51 XAP

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XAP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 142,720 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 140,042 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 133,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 130,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sping mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low reading on n/s parking brake

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,145 miles

n/s/f lower valance slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

front prop uj worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Feb 2018 118,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing thin

front prop uj worn

n/s/f lower valance slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,300 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to near side front valance.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to near side front valance.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,420 miles

advise exhaust mounting broke

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,654 miles

advise rear trailer socket insucure

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear trailer socket insucure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,530 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both front wiperblades starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 73,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,534 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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VN51 XAP is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 XAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN51 XAP is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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